So many different threads, so many different opinions. Thought I make a new post. A lot of new products out there too. I need the full set of heated gear as I plan to ride a lot this winter. Kind of confused which route to go. Any suggestions? Harley one touch looks good, I don’t know. Thank you.

 

I started with Gerbings a bit more than 10 years ago. I have built on the collection to have the gloves X 3, jacket liner as well as outer jacket, outer pants and socks. I stay quite comfortable.

 

I have read on these forums that Gerbings makes the MOCO's heated gear. I believe that's true. That being said, I run Gerbings heated gear and love it! Many years without an issue, and the stuff has spent its ENTIRE life bouncing around in my saddlebags. Still work's perfectly. That says a lot to me. I want the quality, NOT the MOCO sticker on the price tag.

 

 

Gerbings here also. Jacket liner and gloves.

 

Don't forget to look into the controller and planned placement. I started using a Gerbing bluetooth set up last year and (IMO) it is so much better that I would never go back to the old style controller. It is very easy to "bring it with you" when leaving the bike and placement options are unlimited. At one time I wanted to do a hardwire setup but decided that it wasn't worth the work and it would be goodbye with bike --that was four bikes ago--glad I didn't go through the hassle.

 

 

Have a look at "Warm 'n Safe" heated gear. I would say it's better than Gerbings.

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I have their heated jacket liner and glove liners along with their wireless dual remote controller. It's an excellent setup.

I find their heated glove liners better than traditional heated gloves as they put the heat right where it's needed. For winter I wear these with a thin waterproof summer glove over them. It avoids the bulkiness of the traditional big heated gauntlets and gives plenty of feel for the bars.

Their heated jacket liner is also excellent. However if I was buying now, I would seriously look at their heated base layer as an alternative because that would put the heat right on your skin.

 

Harley branded heated gear is not made by Harley. It is just re branded gear from Gerbings, FirstGear, or whoever they picked to supply it this year. Best to go with the original brand for better warranty coverage and lower price.

Heated pants and insoles are not required on a motorcycle, they exist for ski doo riders who ride in much cooler temps.

What you will need is a warm shell over the liner such as an adv style jacket plus motorcycle textile over pants to wear plus a heated jacket liner and either heated gloves or heated grips and warm gloves.

The heated jacket liner keeps your neck, head, arms and chest warm even with lots of wind cooling with heating elements in these locations. You however need a longer length jacket shell such as an adv style jacket to wear over it and keep wind out. I have a Klim Latitude jacket I use for this. Your cold weather performance will depend a lot on what gear you wear over the liner. Higher cut leather jackets do not work so well as in most cases the zippers and other openings are not wind proof and leather jackets fit tighter than textile touring jackets that have adjustment straps for fit and a lower waist cut. Also it is very important to wear motorcycle over pants over your jeans or a base layer as jeans and other street pants offer no wind protection from cold air. Also you need decent water proof motorcycle boots that go high enough up the leg to keep cold air out. Water proofing like Goretex prevents cold air infiltration.

When purchasing a heated jacket liner you want a relatively tight fit over just a long sleeve T shirt. This is because it heats with body contact. A loose fitting heated liner will not work efficiently or well. Do not wear a heated liner over say a sweater. Insulation goes over the liner not under it. You also need a heat controller for each piece of heated gear you have.

Not all heated gear is the same. Cheaper stuff has fewer and smaller heating elements. AVOID gear with it's own battery packs. It does not get hot enough for a bike rider at 60mph. Instead look for gear that is powered by your bike. It will draw a lot more power but have a lot more heating elements and provide a lot more warmth.

I have ridden for long periods in cold weather (~35F) and never seem to get cold legs or feet. With a well warmed core you get warm blood circulation to the extremities as long as they have a decent amount of insulation over them. Riding at below freezing temps is dangerous due to invisible frost on the road that offers zero traction to motorcycles but is unnoticeable to four wheeled cars.

Pretty much all heated gear use the same coax connectors, and they seem to be the frequent point of failure with the heated gear I have owned. The good news is they can be replaced or fixed. What ever heated gear you buy make sure it has decent warranty coverage (like warm and safe) for several years or it is exceptionally cost competitive (like tourmaster). I own Gerbings but would probably buy a different brand due to their dropping their lifetime warranty.

 

I bought the jacket liner and gloves from Cycle Gear about 5 years ago still keeping me warm.